Experts warn terrorism threat is rising in Africa as US pulls back
A jihadist front is gaining ground across Africa, the Center for Strategic and International Studies warned in its annual risk analysis.
By Tanya Noury
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US military seeks cultural advisors in Somalia amid regional strikes
The U.S. special operations task force in Somalia is looking for contractors to advise troops on Somali politics, culture and tribal dynamics.
By Eve Sampson
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria
President Donald Trump said on social media that the “powerful and deadly” strikes in the Nigerian state of Sokoto were carried out against IS gunmen.
US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among allies
The U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.
US Africa Command boss defends US counterterrorism strategy in Africa
Gen. Michael Langley is pushing back against Russia's efforts to broaden its influence in Africa, blaming Russian disinformation for anti-U.S. sentiment.
US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country
The U.S. said last month it was withdrawing most of its 100 troops from Chad after the government questioned the legality of their operations.
By Francis Kokutse, The Associated Press